Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport — study plan
Higher Colleges of Technology Engineering Technology and Science
- Credit hours
- 163
- Levels
- 13
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport study plan at Higher Colleges of Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 7 years (13 academic levels), requiring 163 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSM 1103 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| LSS 1003 | Life and Future Skills | 3 |
| MTR 1003 | Maritime English Communication | 3 |
| MTR 1013 | Fundamentals of Marine Navigation | 3 |
| MTR 1023 | Maritime Industry Overview | 3 |
| MTR 1033 | Nautical Knowledge | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC 1103 | Professional Written Communication | 3 |
| LSS 1123 | Basic Research Methods | 3 |
| MTR 2102 | Ship Regulation and Survey | 2 |
| MTR 2103 | Ship Operational Safety | 3 |
| MTR 2203 | Near-Coastal Navigation | 3 |
| PHY 1103 | Physics of Mechanics and Motion | 3 |
Year 1 - Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 1206 | Shipboard Support-Level Experience * | 6 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 2012 | Shipboard Operational Leadership | 2 |
| MTR 2303 | Ship Characteristics and Maintenance | 3 |
| MTR 2314 | Marine Navigational Watchkeeping | 4 |
| MTR 2324 | Marine Electronic Navigation | 4 |
| MTR 2332 | Ship Manoeuvring and Control | 2 |
| PHY 1203 | Physics of Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1033 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| MTR 3013 | Marine Weather Watchkeeping | 3 |
| MTR 3023 | Marine Transport Operations | 3 |
| MTR 3033 | Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) | 3 |
| MTR 3103 | Ship Stability and Stress | 3 |
| MTR 3113 | Ocean Navigation | 3 |
Year 2 - Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICT 2013 | Computational Thinking and Coding | 3 |
| BUS 2403 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 3012 | Shipboard Operational-Level Experience | 12 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 4012 | Shipboard Management-Level Experience ** | 12 |
Year 3 - Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AES 1003 | Emirati Studies | 3 |
| AES 1013 | Arabic Communications | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 4024 | Leadership in Shipboard Management | 4 |
| MTR 4114 | Marine Environmental Dynamics | 4 |
| MTR 4124 | Advanced Techniques in Marine Navigation | 4 |
| MTR 4133 | Ship Design and Seaworthiness | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 5003 | Ship Operations Project | 3 |
| MTR 5004 | Shipboard Commercial Operations | 4 |
| MTR 5014 | Maritime Law and Ship Protection | 4 |
| MTR 5023 | Ship Administration | 3 |
| MTR 5024 | Marine Transport Management | 4 |
Year 4 - Summer 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LSC 2223 | Future Skills Capstone | 3 |
Year 5 - Semester 9 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTR 5105 | Ship Stability and Dynamics | 5 |
| MTR 5124 | Shipboard Command Operations | 4 |
| MTR 5125 | Marine Navigation Management | 5 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport at Higher Colleges of Technology?
Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport at Higher Colleges of Technology requires completing 163 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport at Higher Colleges of Technology?
The study plan for Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport spans about 7 years (13 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport award?
Bachelor of Applied Science in Marine Transport at Higher Colleges of Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 163 credit hours.